Russian army strikes municipal enterprise in Kherson with drones, damaging equipment
In Kherson, Russians attacked a municipal enterprise with drones, damaging equipment.
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Enemies attack critical infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, leaving 8,000 users without electricity
At around 6 a.m., Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, leaving 8,000 users without electricity.
Two Russians attempting to infiltrate Ukraine captured in Lyman sector, Demchenko says
On February 19, Ukrainian defenders captured two Russians who were trying to infiltrate Ukrainian combat positions in the Lyman sector.
Two people injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian shelling
In the Kharkiv region, the regional center and 11 other settlements were under enemy attack yesterday, and two people were injured as a result of the shelling.
Air Defense Forces destroy 107 of 128 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 107 of 128 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of February 19.
In Kharkiv, administrative building, cars, and houses damaged by Russian missile strike, one person injured
As a result of the Russian strike, presumably with an Iskander-M missile, an administrative building and cars were damaged in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv, windows in residential buildings were broken, and one person was injured.
Russians attack energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv region, causing power outages
Yesterday, February 19, Russians attacked critical and energy infrastructure in the Mykolaiv region with Shahed 131/136 drones, causing power outages in 55 settlements.
Russians strike transport infrastructure facility in Chernihiv region, one person injured
Russian forces have struck a transport infrastructure facility in Snovsk, Chernihiv region.
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War update: 237 combat engagements over past day, fiercest battles on Pokrovsk, Huliaipole fronts
Over the past 24 hours, 237 combat engagements occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the highest enemy activity reported in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Russians launch over 20 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring three civilians
Russian forces carried out more than 20 attacks on three districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones, artillery, and Grad multiple launch rocket systems. Three civilians were wounded.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 970 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to February 20, 2026, amount to approximately 1,257,880 personnel, including 970 troops killed and wounded over the past day.
Ukrainian National Guard drones take out Solntsepyok, three Pion guns behind Russian lines
Operators of the Lasar’s Group strike UAV unit of the National Guard of Ukraine struck 13 pieces of enemy equipment during a special operation behind Russian lines in the Luhansk region, including a TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system and three Pion self-propelled artillery systems.
Russians launch missile strike on Kharkiv
Russian forces have carried out a missile strike on Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district.
Russia recruited over 1,000 Kenyans to fight in Ukraine – Le Monde
Kenya's parliament has stated that Russia has recruited more than 1,000 Kenyan citizens to take part in the war against Ukraine, using tourist visa schemes and promises of high salaries.
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Costa meets with wounded Ukrainian soldier at hospital in Oslo
President of the European Council Antonio Costa visited a hospital in Oslo where wounded Ukrainian servicemen are being treated, among others.
Russian attack on farm in Kharkiv region leaves 100 pigs killed
In the village of Dvorichnyi Kut in the Kharkiv region, about 100 pigs were killed as a result of a Russian attack on a farm.
Prokudin denies information about enemy's remote mining of Kherson-Mykolaiv highway
Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin emphasized that there is currently no information about cases of remote mining by Russian forces on the Kherson–Mykolaiv highway.
War update: 98 clashes on front lines since midnight, Pokrovsk sector hottest
Ukrainian forces have engaged in 98 combat clashes with Russian invaders since the beginning of the day, with the heaviest activity on the Pokrovsk axis.
Sweden allocates $1.4B military support package to Ukraine
The Swedish government has presented its 21st military support package for Ukraine, worth nearly SEK 12.9 billion (approximately $1.42 billion), making it one of Sweden's largest-ever military aid packages.
European intelligence doubts war in Ukraine will end this year – Reuters
European intelligence chiefs are pessimistic about the chances of an agreement being reached this year to end Russia's war in Ukraine, despite Donald Trump's assertions that U.S.-brokered talks have brought the prospect of a deal "reasonably close."
Zelensky: Based on this winter's experience, we are preparing decisions for communities
The Ukrainian government will establish a coordination center to work on upgrading energy supply systems in communities ahead of the next heating season.
Russians cannot drive Ukrainian Armed Forces out of Huliaipole, Voloshyn says
Russian troops are trying to drive Ukrainian defenders out of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region, but these attempts remain unsuccessful.
AFU counterattack to prevent enemy from advancing toward Dnipropetrovsk region, Voloshyn claims
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are conducting counterattacks and assaults in the Oleksandrivka sector, preventing Russian troops from advancing toward the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Krynychne in Zaporizhzhia region is under control of Armed Forces of Ukraine, Voloshyn says
The town of Krynychne in the Zaporizhzhia region is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, despite statements on Russian media about its alleged capture.
Enemies try to infiltrate near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region
Russian troops are trying to advance in small groups in the Kostiantynivka area of the Donetsk region. Still, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are exterminating the enemies during search and strike operations.
Defense Forces control Nykiforivka, Nelipivka, Nove Shakhove, and Zatyshok in Donetsk region
The settlements of Nykiforivka, Nelipivka, Nove Shakhove, and Zatyshok in the Donetsk region are under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, despite Russian claims of advances.
Velikie Luki oil depot in Pskov region attacked by SSU drones
Last night, drones from the SSU's Special Operations Center "A" successfully struck the Velikie Luki oil depot in the Pskov region, almost 500 km from the Ukrainian border.
Russians attack civilian infrastructure in Nizhyn with ballistic missiles, one person injured
On February 18, Russian troops struck civilian infrastructure in Nizhyn, Chernihiv region, with ballistic missiles, injuring a resident.